Status imbalances in student groups can affect participation and learning, with higher-status students often dominating discussions. By recognizing and addressing these imbalances, teachers can create a more inclusive classroom, encouraging all students to engage, share their reasoning, and take academic risks.
Teaching Strategies
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Professional Learning Resource Equity Teaching Strategies How an understanding of status can improve your teachingView Resource -
Blog Equity Teaching Strategies What does it mean to do math or science?Raised in a Caribbean household, I perceived “What are you doing?” as judgment. This carried over to teaching, where I overemphasized correctness. Now, in professional development, I focus on fostering a broader view of “doing” in math and science, encouraging exploration and curiosity in students.
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Blog Equity Teaching Strategies Connecting High School Science to Sociocultural IssuesRosiane Lesperance’s Edutopia article, published on January 5, 2024, explores connecting science education to social issues in high school.
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Blog Science Teaching Strategies Keep the Conversation Going in Science ClassAfter meticulously planning an engaging, curiosity-driven lesson, teachers often face the challenge of dwindling student conversations. Laura Shafer explores why discussions can stall and offers strategies to keep students actively talking, sharing, and learning. Discover how scaffolding can help students confidently navigate meaningful scientific discourse in the classroom.
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Blog Equity Teaching Strategies The Benefits of Defining Inclusion With Your StudentsExplores strategies for incorporating student voices into classroom discussions to enhance inclusion and engagement.